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'The next logical evolution': New law to help expedite Jasper rebuild

'The next logical evolution': New law to help expedite Jasper rebuild

This law will enable the transfer of land-use planning and development authorities from Parks Canada to the Municipality of Jasper.
Barrhead honours the survivors of Canada's residential schools

Barrhead honours the survivors of Canada's residential schools

One of Barrhead organizers of Truth and Reconciliation Day says it is about fixing the bridge of understanding
Barrhead's golden woman

Barrhead's golden woman

Bessie Stevens proves she is Canada's best 85+ golfer winning gold at the Canada 55+ Games
OCTOBER 4 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

OCTOBER 4 ROAD REPORT: Town and Country road conditions and cams

Get a look at your commute - click for up-to-date conditions map and road cameras
Westlock RCMP arrest armed and dangerous fugitive without incident

Westlock RCMP arrest armed and dangerous fugitive without incident

He was wanted for assault with a weapon, assault causing bodily harm, and pointing a firearm.
Accessibility challenges in Barrhead

Accessibility challenges in Barrhead

Able-bodied people don't necessarily see the challenges people with disabilities face
Good chance of northern lights in Alberta Thursday and Friday night

Good chance of northern lights in Alberta Thursday and Friday night

Solar flares could bring aurora borealis to Alberta skies tonight and tomorrow
Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

Alberta government plans to attract doctors to rural areas with $16 million bursary program

The action plan also includes an $800,000 grant program to help establish new Medical First Responder agencies, and a $600,000 grant program for communities with existing emergency medical services stations to recruit and train a local workforce.
Clean up at the Grand Union site starts

Clean up at the Grand Union site starts

ATHABASCA — Travellers and passersby through Athabasca may have noticed the presence of equipment and workers at the site of the Grand Union Hotel today as clean up at the site is said to be starting.
'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

'It's a very rare thing': Did the Jasper wildfire create a tornado?

"We haven't confirmed yet that there were fire tornadoes that occurred in Jasper, but it's a very strong possibility."
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